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South Africa 28 Public Universities Rankings 2025

"AD Scientific Index" is the only university/institution ranking system that analyzes the distribution of scientists in an institution according to the top % 10, %20, %40, %60, % 80, 90% percentiles and total scientists. In addition to the country, continent and world ranking of all institutions (24,497), the "Type of Institution" section provides the ranking of universities separately among All Universities (37), Private Universities (9) and Public Universities (28) is given separately. You can also find the rankings of institutions (30), companies (5) and hospitals (2). AD Scientific Index" is the only source where you can rank and analyze (24,497), institutions based on University Total H Index, University Last 6 Years H Index, University Total i10 Index, University Last 6 Years i10 Index, University Total Citations, and University Last 6 Years Citations criteria — all available with real-time updates. See also: University Subject Rankings, Young University Rankings. Maximize your institution's potential with our 360° Real-Time Institutional Analysis Subscription and Institutional Subcription, offering comprehensive insights and strategic advantages.

* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

181

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University of Cape Town

Universiteit van Kaapstad

Cape Town , South Africa - Public 1874

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

260
Top 30

673
Top 50

1,022
Top 70

1,333

Staff ( 1,702 )

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Rankings

298

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Stellenbosch University

University of Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch , South Africa - Public 1918

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

168
Top 30

517
Top 50

872
Top 70

1,218

Staff ( 1,795 )

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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

341

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University of the Witwatersrand

Universiteit van die Witwatersrand

Johannesburg , South Africa - Public 1922

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

144
Top 30

444
Top 50

830
Top 70

1,204

Staff ( 1,860 )

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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

392

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University of Pretoria

Universiteit van Pretoria

Pretoria , South Africa - Public 1908

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

128
Top 30

449
Top 50

774
Top 70

1,041

Staff ( 1,474 )

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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

446

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University of Kwazulu Natal

Universiteit van Kwazulu Natal

Durban , South Africa - Public 2004

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

107
Top 30

351
Top 50

674
Top 70

979

Staff ( 1,503 )

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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

503

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University of Johannesburg

Universiteit van Johannesburg

Johannesburg , South Africa - Public 2005

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

92
Top 30

325
Top 50

713
Top 70

1,098

Staff ( 1,797 )

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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

663

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North West University

Noordwes Universiteit

Potchefstroom , South Africa - Public 2004

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

60
Top 30

263
Top 50

521
Top 70

827

Staff ( 1,323 )

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Rankings

818

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University of the Western Cape

Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

Bellville , South Africa - Public 1959

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

40
Top 30

148
Top 50

286
Top 70

396

Staff ( 564 )

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Rankings

927

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University of South Africa

Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

Pretoria , South Africa - Public 1873

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

33
Top 30

182
Top 50

530
Top 70

959

Staff ( 1,907 )

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Rankings

945

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Rhodes University

Rhodes Universiteit

Grahamstown , South Africa - Public 1904

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

32
Top 30

116
Top 50

191
Top 70

275

Staff ( 419 )

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Rankings

1,074

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University of the Free State

Universiteit van die Vrystaat

Bloemfontein , South Africa - Public 1904

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

24
Top 30

123
Top 50

283
Top 70

421

Staff ( 631 )

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Rankings

1,293

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Tshwane University of Technology

Tshwane Universiteit van Tegnologie

Pretoria , South Africa - Public 2003

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

17
Top 30

76
Top 50

153
Top 70

252

Staff ( 394 )

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Rankings

1,360

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Durban University of Technology

Durban Universiteit van Tegnologie

Durban , South Africa - Public 2002

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

15
Top 30

64
Top 50

142
Top 70

226

Staff ( 410 )

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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

1,569

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Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Kaapse Skiereiland Universiteit van Tegnologie

Cape Town , South Africa - Public 2005

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

11
Top 30

70
Top 50

142
Top 70

254

Staff ( 431 )

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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

1,632

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University of Fort Hare

Universiteit van Fort Hare

Alice , South Africa - Public 1916

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

10
Top 30

55
Top 50

141
Top 70

219

Staff ( 366 )

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Rankings

1,725

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University of Venda

Universiteit van Venda

Thohoyandou , South Africa - Public 1982

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

9
Top 30

45
Top 50

88
Top 70

130

Staff ( 224 )

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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

1,962

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Nelson Mandela University

Nelson Mandela Universiteit

Port Elizabeth , South Africa - Public 2005

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

6
Top 30

55
Top 50

114
Top 70

192

Staff ( 324 )

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Rankings

2,024

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University of Zululand

Universiteit van Zoeloeland

Kwadlangezwa , South Africa - Public 1960

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

6
Top 30

23
Top 50

69
Top 70

112

Staff ( 224 )

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Rankings

2,310

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Walter Sisulu University

Walter Sisulu Universiteit

Mthatha , South Africa - Public 2005

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

4
Top 30

29
Top 50

81
Top 70

128

Staff ( 242 )

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Rankings

2,325

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Central University of Technology

Sentrale Universiteit van Tegnologie

Bloemfontein , South Africa - Public 1981

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

4
Top 30

19
Top 50

54
Top 70

83

Staff ( 156 )

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Rankings

2,448

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University of Limpopo

Universiteit van Limpopo

Mankweng , South Africa - Public 2005

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

3
Top 30

38
Top 50

120
Top 70

234

Staff ( 413 )

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Rankings

2,500

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Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Sefako Makgatho Gesondheidswetenskappe Universiteit

Pretoria , South Africa - Public 2014

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

3
Top 30

19
Top 50

50
Top 70

87

Staff ( 137 )

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2,603

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University of Mpumalanga

Universiteit van Mpumalanga

Mbombela , South Africa - Public 2014

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

3
Top 30

14
Top 50

36
Top 70

57

Staff ( 100 )

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3,247

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Vaal University of Technology

Vanderbijlpark , South Africa - Public 1966

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

1
Top 30

18
Top 50

42
Top 70

71

Staff ( 134 )

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Rankings

3,726

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Sol Plaatje University

Kimberley , South Africa - Public 2014

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

Top 10

1
Top 30

7
Top 50

25
Top 70

45

Staff ( 108 )

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